New Zealand Geological Survey

Date: 1982

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-136-083

Description: Shows the Clutha River flowing through a canyon. On one side stand Clyde Dam workers hammering a sign into the ground which demands a 15 per cent pay rise. On the other side are Muldoon and Bill Birch wearing a hard hat. Muldoon is angrily refusing to meet the workers' demands. At the bottom of the canyon two scientists from the D.S.I.R. Geological Survey are sitting on the ground with instruments measuring the shaking of the ground. Extended Title - 15 per cent higher pay for Clyde Dam workers Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, white gouache, crayon and letratone, 450 x 320 mm.

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

By: New Zealand Geological Survey

Reference: MapColl-CHA-8/2/4-Acc.

Description: Identifies tree species List with range of certain tree species attached. Quantity: 1 map(s) with annotations. Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale [ca 1: 4 584 000] 37.5 x 28.2 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-7/4/18-Acc.38884

Description: Identifies mineral deposits in the South Island of New Zealand Base map - New Zealand Geological Survey Quantity: 1 map(s) with ms annotations. Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale [ca 1 :1900 800] 43 x 37 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1921

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

By: New Zealand Geological Survey

Reference: MapColl-CHA-8/2/1-Acc.

Description: Identifies sedimentary rocks in the North Island Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream card. Scale indeterminable. 24.7 x 17.2 cm Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1938

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-7/4/16-Acc.38882

Description: Identifies coal fields in the North Island of New Zealand 1938 Base map - New Zealand Geological Survey Quantity: 1 map(s) with ms annotations. Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 63.5 x 48.8 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1903

By: New Zealand Geological Survey; Lock, Henry Thomas, active 1885-1910?; Ring, James, 1856-1939

Reference: PAColl-4818

Description: Images of the construction of a coal mining railroad and its early use including the hydraulic brake for the no. 1 incline, the 17-span viaduct, the changing flat where tubs are transferred to the no.2 incline, tunnel mouths etc. Two of the photographers are identified as James Ring (1/4-015594) and Henry Thomas Lock (1/4-015598). Identified by a researcher as Paparoa Coal Company mine at Roa, above Blackball. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/4-15590 to 15599, 15629 to 15634, 15638 to 15640, 1/1-07745 to 07748, 07751 to 07752. Quantity: 25 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [1855-1902]

From: Gore family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9867-2

Description: Comprises correspondence relating to R B Gore's position as curator to the Colonial Museum; `NZ Govt gazette' re meteorological observations (20 Sep 1864); letter to H M Gore from the Public Works Dept re his appointment as secretary to the commissioners appointed to inquire into the condition of Seacliff Asylum building (1888); papers re Gore's appointment to the Colonial Museum (1902); letter to H S Gore from the Horse Guards that his brother, Richard, could be substituted for his candidacy (1855); appointment of R B Gore to be clerk in the Adjutant-General's office (1858); biographical piece on R B Gore outlining his background, life and appointments (nd); Geological Survey Office, Dunedin, meteorolgical observations, by R B Gore (Jul 1863); and obituary for Bt Lieut Col Henry Ross Gore (nd) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1848-1955

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2887

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1886

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-7/4/15-Acc.38881

Description: Identifies coal fields in the South Island of New Zealand 1886 Base map - New Zealand Geological Survey Quantity: 1 map(s) with ms annotations. Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 60 x 49 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1862, 1879, 1893, 1902-1944

From: Richmond family : Papers

Reference: 84-056-3/11

Description: Correspondents include H A Atkinson, Maria Atkinson, Alice Blake, voyage letter written on board S S Kumara Nov 1902, MER, Ralph Durand (children's stories), M R Blake, M J Shaen, a letter written on board RMS Tamaroa 1927, June and Max Richmond, Lucy Lowell (Boston, USA), Lady Milnes Gaskell (Puss), Cora von Bultzingslowen, Isabel M Houston, J M Atkinson Includes letter from Emily to her sisters from NZ Geological Survey Camp, Aniseed Valley, 1908 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Photos of Christopher Richmond, aged 5 months, his sister Mary and father Lt Commander Maxwell Richmond taken Dec 1933 at Portsmouth (born 6 Aug 1933)

Date: Between 1948 and 1949

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-003

Description: "Illustrating geological observations, Vol 3". Black & white photographs of geological and geomorphological aspects of New Zealand. Includes images taken on a second visit to the Rotorua area (Oct 4-12 1948), showing lakes, thermal areas, mountain rifts and other geological formations. A boring plant testing the ground on the line of the proposed Rimutaka Tunnel; views of The Terrace, Wellington showing the office building of the New Zealand Geological Survey at 156 The Terrace; Mangaroa Basin plain; Hutt River valley; the Wellington fault scarp along Grant Road; the geology of the Paekakariki area of coastal lowland; the new Wellington City number 2 water supply tunnel from the upper Hutt River (14 Jan 1949). Also shows images taken when attending the Seventh Pacific Science Congress held in New Zealand, January-February 1949, including views of Auckland; "Birchlands" (home of Sir Frank Mappin, Mt Eden, where the Congress garden party was held); Mount Mangere; Auckland Ferry Wharf; an excursion in the Wellington area for the Congress to Baring Head & Orongorongo. Water supply in Paraparaumu, March 25 1949; Visit to East Wairarapa beyond Martinborough (a Victoria University excursion led by Dr A R Lillie and R A Couper), showing Dr Lillie, John Marwick, Thomas Ludovic Grant-Taylor); Castlepoint & the Matapihi Trig Station on the Ruamahanga River, April 14-17, 1949; inland pumice deposit at Waitarere Beach (11 Oct 1949); official inspection of the lower course of the Otaki River (21 Oct 1949) showing the Otaki Railway Bridge with piles beneath the piers exposed by erosion; coast of the Miramar Peninsula.

Date: 1865 - 1900

Reference: MapColl-832.45a/[1865-?]/Acc.43713

Description: Cadastral map with topographical features of an area in the Wairarapa, bordered on the left side of the map by the Waipoua River, and the Tauheru [Tauweru] River on the right side of the map. Other rivers shown are the Ruamauhanga, Kopuaranga, and Wangaehu. Other areas identified are the Masterton Small Farm Reserve, Masterton township, Manaia [Block] and Native Reserve. Property holdings showing acreage size and surnames are also identified. The names are Wallace, J.H. and R.D.Wallace, R.E.Pemberton, Fairweather, Pemberton, Welch, Campbell, J. and H.Campbell, W.Welch, Paul, R.Cottins, W.Dorset, Toomath, W.Bowter, W.R.Smith, A.Cruyne, H.Cruyne, Dagge, Woodcroffe, Smith, J.T.Ball, and R Collins at Te Ori Ori [Te Ore Ore]. Red lines cross the map, particularly the area between the Waipoua and Ruamahanga Rivers, and pass through small triangular shapes suggesting measurement points. Two of these are named Tirohanga and Matapihi. Maori names transcribed as per the spelling on the item, suggesting places or streams are, Kuangawariwari Plain, Kiripuni [stream], Makoura [stream], Te Whanga, Waioterangiaka-aka, Waipawa [stream], Mangamutu [stream], Kaununga, M.Topetopeto, Te Purapura, Mangarangikaukino, Waiohanga, Ruariki, Kaikurangai, Mangarei, Waipapa, Waiohanga,and Wai-ote-kai. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper backed with linen, coloured, scale not given, 41 x 47.3 cm.

Date: [1865-?]

Reference: MapColl-832.45a/[1865-?]/Acc.43714

Description: Sketch map showing topographical features of an area of land in the Wairarapa from the Tauherenikau River at the bottom of the map to the Taratahi Plain at the top of the map. The left side shows the Moroa Plain and the Waiohine River and the right side shows the Wangaehu [Whangaehu] River. The Ruamahanga River is shown running from the top to the bottom of the map. The locations of the townships of Carterton and Greyton [Greytown] are identified and two areas named as Kaikoka [Ahikouka] and Papawai. Morrison's farm [possibly Morison's Bush] is also identified. Two spot heights are named as Haldon Hill and Warleigh Hill. Red lines suggest possible roads as one is identified as "new line of road". An annotation written at the top right corner of the map where six dots point to a river dividing into two, states "Hence [indecipherable word] junction of the Waingawa & Ruamahanga is 1.3/4 miles". The farm identified as "Morison's farm" was a farm station initially called Hakeke, later Glenmorven, located near Greytown, Wairarapa. From 1846 it was run by Hugh Morrison (1782-1872) and Anne, nee Turner (1800?-1844). The area is known as Morison's Bush or Morrison's Bush. Two branches of the Morison/ Morrison family spell their name differently. The family at Greytown use “Morison” – those at Blairlogie, near Masterton use the double ‘r’. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper glued to linen backing, coloured. Scale not given, 36.9 cm x 49 cm. Processing information: Record updated 4 November 2023 to add information about Hakeke station.

Date: 1870

By: Buchanan, John, 1819-1898; University of Canterbury. Department of Geography. Map Library

Reference: C-093-004

Description: Shows coastal profiles of parts of the Auckland Islands, including Deep Inlet, Mount Eden, Enderby Islands, Part of the coast where the "General Grant" is supposed to have been lost, Smith's Sound, Norman Inlet,Castle Point, Cape Bristow, Carnley Harbour, South Cape, Disappointment Island, Cape Lovitt, Black Head, Column Rocks, Embrasure Point, Adam's Rocks, Gilroy Head, Monumental Island, Cape Logan, Lantern Rocks. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - (Stamp): Department of Geography / Canterbury University College / Date:- / No. C7 The Library's Cartographic Collection holds a hand-coloured (but badly foxed) copy of the same lithograph at 837a/1870?, Acc. 26804; also a hand-coloured copy of the chart referred to in the title at 837a/1870?, acc. 26803. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 710 x 470 mm. Provenance: Donated by the Map Librarian, Geography Department, University of Canterbury, in 1997.

Date: April 1952 to March 1957

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-005

Description: "Illustrating geological observations, Vol 5". Black & white images of geological aspects in NZ. Includes aspects of the traverse from the Rimutaka trig to the East portal of the Rimutaka Tunnel via Knobby Spur; Rimutaka Tunnel construction (23 Feb 1952); investigation of the cause of flooding of Ohau River at Levin (4 July 1952); Otaki Railway Bridge; Mangaroa Basin; geomorphic features of the east coast of Wellington Harbour; Gibb's Fault, Paraparaumu; Kapiti area, including Otaihanga outlier; geological data from the Hobson St gully, Thorndon, Wellington (May 1953); NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference (Nelson, 17-24 June 1953); Lyall Bay from Moa Point prior to construction of the breakwater for airport construction (July 1953); Wellington fault angles; geological tour of central Waikato District with W. Neill, including Pohora Cliffs, Mt Karangahake; Wellington City water-supply intake at Pakuratahi, Hutt Forks March 1954); piercing of the main Rimutaka Tunnel & first train through (23.4.1954); NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference, Auckland (17-24 May 1954) with group photo, all named; geological excursion to Hutt Valley & Porirua Harbour (Sept 1954); excursion to Opouawe River & White Rock, East Wairarapa, with group photo of Royal Society Geological Section members on the tour (all named); Marlborough Sounds, petrological investigation by Prof Charles Vitaliano, J J Reed, and G L Adkin; Charles Vitaliano's wife and children at Blenheim, 1955; Tongue Point via south coast of Wellington from Owhiro Bay; features of the Owhariu Fault & Colonial Knob; eastern shore of Wellington Harbour & Pencarrow Lagoons; discovery and description of features of the Seatoun Fault (Sept-Oct 1955); tour of North Island including Tokaanu, Hamilton, Raglan, Thames, New Plymouth (Dec 1955-Jan 1956); geomorphology of south Makara to the Lower Karori Stream Gorge; evidence of tectonic coastal uplift at Wellington; Tour fromWellington, New Plymouth, Hamilton,Taupo, Hunterville (Fev 1957); Waikanae River & Reikorangi Basin (March 1957)

Date: 1865-1901

From: Dell, Richard Kenneth, 1920-2002 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5156-1

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 30 Oct 1990

By: Fleming, Margaret Alison (Lady), 1917-2000

Reference: OHColl-0154/1

Description: Lady Margaret (Peg) Fleming was born in Auckland in 1917. Talks about her early childhood, family holidays in the Wanganui region, A.W.B. Powell, shell collections, fossils and Taranaki marine deposits. Describes the early days of the Geological Survey. Talks about the Fordell-Waverley region, Kai Iwi, coastal erosion, ornithology and R.A. Fowler at the Auckland Museum. Discusses early expeditions to outlying islands with Wilson, Stead and Buddle, the discovery of the Chatham Island robin, causes of its decline, Government rescue, the study of the robin population in New Zealand and the role of Alan Wutherspoon. Describes how interest began in the cicada, how sounds were worked out, recording them, the spread of species and the work of Tom Grant Taylor. Describes expeditions to collect specimens in the South Island, specimens from the Correspondence School, the identification of more species and John Dugdale's work. Talks about the campaign to save Lake Manapouri. Gives reasons for her wide range of interests, her urge to explore and enquiring mind and her shyness and preference for investigating alone. Talks about her musical life and the Wellington recorded music society. Interviewer(s) - Brian Busby Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available OHA-5880 agreement form and interviewee details only.

Date: 1955

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-386-071

Description: Shows a man labelled 'Mr N.Z.' yelling out in alarm as a hand representing the 'Geological Survey and Mines Depts' fires an arrow labelled 'discouraging report' at 'The Uranium Bubble'. The bubble is being blown by a young boy labelled 'West Cost' The words '23 Nov 1955, "Bubble" cartoon, No. 177' are written in blue coloured pencil on the back of the cartoon Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and white corrector on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 13 Sep to 8 Nov 2005 - 13 Sep 2005 - 08 Nov 2005

From: Royal Society of New Zealand Wellington Branch oral history project

By: Grindley, George William, 1925-2019; Marr, Julene, active 2000s

Reference: OHInt-1008-05

Description: Interview with George Grindley, born in Dunedin in 1925. Outlines his family background in Otago including gold mining. Comments on his schooling, studying science and the importance of education in the family. Discusses attending the Otago School of Mines, and mentions field trips and holiday jobs at mines. Talks about getting a job with the Geological Survey in Auckland, and returning to university to complete a masters degree researching the geology of the Eglinton Valley. Discusses working on the West Coast where he became assistant to Harold Wellman and worked with others on the displacement of the Alpine Fault. Refers to having a year's leave in 1951, his departure being hindered by the waterfront strike, and working in south Wales and Canada as well as visiting Europe. Mentions northern hemisphere plate tectonics. Discusses his work on geological mapping in New Zealand and his geothermal work including being site geologist at Wairakei. Comments on the cooperation between government and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) in the Wairakei project, and on the future of geothermal power in New Zealand. Mentions his involvement with geothermal power developments in the Philippines, Mexico and elsewhere. Discusses going to Antarctica in geological survey teams [in 1961-62, 1977-78 and 1981-82] doing geological mapping and paleomagnetic surveys, the equipment available at the time, and working for three months in the polar high area with dog teams. Mentions the Gondwana hyphothesis. Refers to a major discovery of fossils in Marie Byrd Land in 1977. Comments on Scott Base and on the well-equipped Americans in Antarctica. Mentions his field trips in China and Southeast Asia. Talks about administrative work in the DSIR, and the Geological Survey's structure. Discusses his publications, the globalisation of science, and international conferences on tectonics, vulcanology and geology he has attended. Mentions geothermal monitoring of Ruapehu, Mt St Helens and active volcanic areas elsewhere. Comments on monitoring rifting in the Taupo Volcanic Zone. Discusses the disadvantage of specialisation for scientists leaving them vulnerable to funding changes. Talks about the effects of 'Rogernomics' and people who lost their jobs. Comments on the end of the DSIR, asset transfers, and subsequent restructuring. Reflects that scientists should run science but they can have a communication problem. Mentions the importance of the media, popularisation of science, and public understanding of science topics such as climate change and plate tectonics. Outlines advice he would give to a young scientist in New Zealand and good qualities in scientists. Interviewer(s) - Julene Marr Accompanying material - photocopy of an article "Retirement of George Grindley" from Newsletter, Geological Society of New Zealand, no. 76, June 1987 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-023144 - OHC-023152 Quantity: 8 C60 cassette(s). 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) (handwritten). 1 interview(s). 8.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7602. Eight colour photographs of George Grindley and his study; colour photograph of a photograph of a dog sled in Antarctica (with abstract) Search dates: 1925 - 1947 - 2005 - 1987

Date: 1985 - 1989

By: New Zealand. Native Forests Action Council; Homer, Lloyd, 1938?-

Reference: Eph-E-PARKS-Westland-1980s-01

Description: Poster shows a photograph looking down on a narrow stream and waterfall amongst bush. Quantity: 1 Poster(s). Physical Description: Offset print on poster, 1000 x 357 mm. Provenance: Donated by Michael Pringle, Wellington, in 2016.